iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Why I Skipped the Pro Max!

[@MichaelNNguyen]

I agreed. I also went from the Pro Max to the regular Pro size. The 5x zoom is irrelevant and it's not an optical zoom.

[@Lyrikhan19]

The pro max does have a better battery but I think the pro is better for most average users because of the size.

[@seattlebicycler3657]

I still went with the 15 Pro Max in the new titanium color. I’m still concerned about the battery life on the Pro. And, as you get older the larger screen is nice. I ordered mine at the 5:00 AM launch yesterday morning and get to pick it up next Friday 9/22 at the Apple store.

[@TechOdyssey]

I'm concerned too. If it sucks then I may have to change again if it's even possible, but I prefer the Pro size.

[@treblemix_]

I was annoyed with the preparing the store screen until 0620. pro max ships Oct 9th lol

[@Arcadejasper]

You Meen this Friday coming up

[@metallicflare1]

Why are you seeking validation with this post?

[@iamBede]

@@TechOdyssey The battery of the 15 pro may be good for a while, but the battery will eventually degrade. Pro Max is way better in terms of battery life for long-term use. My 13 Pro Max is almost 2 years old and the battery health is still at 90%.

[@TunedByJ]

I went with 15 Pro for same reasons u mentioned, the 14 pro Max is heavy AF. Also, battery on my iPhones have been good so not sure why people complain of battery drain. My phone can last me like 1.5 days without using low battery mode.

[@reintgenrc]

I ordered a 15 Pro Max but I do understand the annoyance with how heavy phones are getting. I've used both the S23 Ultra and 14 Pro Max and feel manufacturers are really crossing the line w/ weight. Hoping 220g w/ the 15PM is the sweet spot.

[@leeelchapochapman4887]

1.5 days 😅 I had the 14 pro, even brand new wouldn’t last from 6am to 10pm, only way it’s lasting you 1.5 days is by barley using it

[@TunedByJ]

@@leeelchapochapman4887 no for me bro. I don’t have all day display on with the walls paper and I use my phone for work and personal use.

[@TunedByJ]

@@leeelchapochapman4887 no for me bro. I by don’t have all day display on with the wallpaper not sure if that’s making a huge difference and I use my phone for work and personal use.

[@qsam14]

I was leaning to the iPhone 15 Pro but coming from an 11 Pro Max, the size feels off for my hands. On the android side, the Pixel 7 Pro, Galaxy S23 Ultra feels more comfortable in hand. All about preference I suppose.

[@Th33Vultur3]

I went to the 15 Pro from a regular IPhone 11. The Pro Max is just TOO large. I traded in battery life for a smaller size and plus my previous phone, the 11 was also the same size at 6.1 as the Pro so it made sense. I can always carry a battery bank or battery case if I need battery charge for a smaller form factor and gone from a charger for hours or near my car to charge it while on Apple CarPlay. I still have AirPods Gen 2 that still use Lightning. Its the only thing I have that uses Lightning after trading in my 11. I have 2 powerbanks that still use MicroUSB. They still work and still use them to extend the battery on my phone when going out for hours like to an amusement park.

[@jejunamja]

Hey thanks for the video... I'll be keeping my iPhone 13 mini has it still running really well . Maybe iPhone 16 or 17 cuz there's really not enough of a change if you don't wait 3 or 4 years to feel like you have a new phone it just feels like your old phone but a little better anyway that's my thinking

[@Nam3Iess]

I am upgrading from the 11 Pro to the 15 Pro. The 11 Pros 5,8" screen size was perfect for me so I went again with the smaller size. The 120mm camera on the Pro max is useless if You are a photographer and shoot wild life it is way too short, but for portraits, it is way too long. With the Pro max up until 119mm You will just digitally crop into the 48mp main camera with a huge quality loss.

[@TechOdyssey]

I had a similar epiphany about the new zoom capability as well

[@hellbryan1299]

Same here. I used to have a 13 pro max that I sold for a good price before iPhone 15 got announced. Now I am using an iPhone X as a placeholder and it is much more confortable than my 13 pro Max and I have large hands too, so 15 pro will be my next phone. And for the 5x times lens, I think you’re right about being too short for wild life pictures and too large for portrait. I will get the 128gb model and If I ever need more storage, I can simply connect an external usb c drive and I’ll be fine.

[@angusdavidson15]

The reasons you mentioned make a lot of sense! I have been on the S10+ for a couple of years and I've had enough of using a phone I can't type on with one hand. The extra screen size is great for watching videos but regularly day to day use it's too big so I'm picking up my 15 Pro next week 😃What colour did you order?

[@ericg1830]

I’ve saved a bunch of cash by picking up the *512 GB* #iPhone14Pro instead of the Max model on the 14 Pro Series. I am going for the Pro (6.1-inch) again on the 15 Series. As much as I like the *battery life* of the previous #iPhone13Max the bigger and heavier devices of the iPhones since using the 6, 7, 8 Plus, then the XS Max and Pro Max Series *developed arthritis in my hands* and *fingers* according to my hand doctor and therapist. And it’s not a very good thing at my age. The 13ProMax was my last large device.

[@nickyfresh14]

I did the 14 Pro last year. I agree about the size and the weight of 14 Pro Max was too much. However, I miss the larger screen and better battery life - hopefully Titanium makes a difference - time will tell

[@c0rlea]

I have the 15 Pro, battery is trash

[@FlubFlubber]

In Belgium you can easily get the iPhone 15 pro max. It is also expensive here, almost 1500€ for the cheapest iPhone pro max. I ordered the max: why? I want the best: best camera or zoom or both, bigger screen, better battery life when I'm filming at Tomorrowland or a performance. Those are 3 things that are not unimportant to me.

[@TechOdyssey]

Wow. That's so much money.

[@FlubFlubber]

@@TechOdyssey Many people buy it with a subscription. The 1st week €549 for the pro max 15 256GB, from a provider. The others don't have a good deal like this. The subscription costs €56 per month, which is affordable.

[@JayLang7]

I thought of the pro but chose the pro max. 2 reasons why; the new one being lighter and of course the better battery life. I’ve have both pro’s in the past and always seem to go back to the pro max. To keep them as small as possible I only use Pitaka type cases. If you’ve never tried a carbon fibre (aramid) case , you really should. Unless you’re the type to bump and drop your phone often.

[@hellbryan1299]

Aramid cases are super good. Mine lasted 2 years with my 13 pro max and protected my phone at the same time It didn’t make look bigger and uglier like most cases do.

[@bar10ml44]

Thank you. This is interesting because I’ve ordered I phone 15 pro but will probably upgrade to max, coming from a 13 mini. I’m trying to find a case that protects but ads little bulk. So far Totallee, Casekoo seem great. I will Look in to your recommendation. Cheers from London

[@brewski210]

A lot of the points you made here are the exact reasons I still primarily use my iPhone 12 Mini on iOS 14. Wish Apple made a 15 Mini this year. Or even better yet a 15 Mini Pro

[@carldavies8851]

I got the 15 Pro due to size, but the most amazing thing, in UK iPhone 14 Pro is still on sale at high street stores or on amazon UK. The 15 Pro is actually £100 less, so I upgraded to 500GB for same price as my 256GB. Costing me nothing to upgrade, 👍

[@PrincessYonna1]

I received my 15 pro max and I instantly do not like the size of it! I think I’m going to return it and just have to wait until October for the pro

[@marcp4514]

Seeing lots of reviews of how crappy the new woven fabric cases are. Seems to me that avoiding apple OEM cases is a good strategy.

[@reintgenrc]

I was like "nope" what I saw how easily it scratches on some vids. Not sure why they didn't just do synthetic leather or whatever that stuff is they put in EVs.

[@wicked_observer]

They are garbage. Scratched from just my finger nail that barely touched it. And little lint and stuff just clings to it.

[@TechOdyssey]

@@wicked_observer yup. I have no interest in these cases

[@BlizzardWind99]

Andar leather❤

[@Ohkeh640]

@@wicked_observerwhat case will you be using? I like nomads later case in black but it’s too thick for me. I prefer thinner sleek all black cases. Might buy apples silicone case, is that better? When it comes to scratches scuffs etc? Otherwise I’ll have to find a sleek all black case

[@DigiDriftZone]

I preordered the pro and cancelled it when I learned real world battery is much worse than the non pro. It’s also heavier, fatter, less durable in drop tests and the 3x camera is trash. There are advantages but they don’t seem useful to me for my usage.

[@LittyJonez]

I did the EXACT same thing as you! For the EXACT same reason! I have always had the Pro Max versions and have a 14 pro max and I feel like it is too big and bulky and bothers me when it is in my Pockets! At the gym I end up just leaving my phone on the ground because it’s too big in my pockets and at work I dress business and looks huge in my suit pant pockets. I even see the 15 Pro is actually smaller than the 14 pro so I’m looking forward to the change!

[@TheFlareMind]

Great to see a tech youtuber not agreeing with all the apple decisions they make on their iPhones. Thanks for the doing this. I have an iPhone 11 Pro (64GB) which I purchased back in late 2019 so not decided whether to upgrade to 15 Pro / Pro Max (256GB) this year. My current phone is in immaculate condition. If I decide to buy 15 Pro / Pro Max, may sell it to try and get as much money as I can for it.

[@ms.b9093]

The 11 Pro was a 5.8 inch screen. That is a tiny phone now. Almost as small as the Mini in comparison . I liked the 11 Pro feel, but went with the 11 Pro Max that year due to the bigger battery. 11 Pro series was one of the best. Good weight, strong screens and glass, good colors, just good all around. It has held up very well. No issues. Battery life is now at 80% after 4 years. So, it seems the 11 Pro battery is better than the iPhone 14 Pro battery. I may be upgrading this year. I was almost tempted to upgrade last year, but hated the colors. Purple sucked. I will definitely miss my 11 Pro Max if I do.

[@guillermomartin8248]

I thought about the 15 pro vs the pro max, I’ve had pro max’s for a while, right now with the 13 pro max. It is uncomfortable sometimes with one-handed operation I have larger hands though. What makes it more difficult for me is the 15 pro shows a 23 hour video playback battery life while i have 28 hours right now on the 13 pro max, although I don’t see any 28 hours, I think that’s a huge joke.

[@lilPopper]

I think it's pathetic that people are bullying others because of the phone they use. And the problem now is the "status" symbol. As I said before -- not everybody needs iOS. Not everyone needs Android. They have the device that suits their needs. Shopping for a phone now is like shopping for a car -- not everyone needs a pick up truck vs. a sedan. Hell, I know people that still use a burner phone as their main driver and they are perfectly fine with it -- just simple calls and texts. They don't have to worry about social media. They prefer to either bank online at home or go to a physical bank. Their battery lasts longer. And they are more exposed to the outside world instead of being glued to a smart phone screen.

[@phxntomplanet]

Their silicone cases are actually nice, I have 2. I love how easy they are to take off and that they work with MagSafe. Think maybe you’re just a bit rough with your phones tbh

[@TechOdyssey]

No. They're just crap cases. All 6 of my kids and I have them and all of them had to be replaced within just a few months.

[@phxntomplanet]

@@TechOdyssey Crap for you maybe. Buy otterboxes if you abuse your phone lmfao.

[@TechOdyssey]

@@phxntomplanet crap for my entire family and they are widely and well known for getting chewed up and peeling. I don’t abuse my phone. I baby it more than probably 99% of the population. Lmfao

[@necdetcapar3996]

I don’t believe A17 will make a substantial difference in terms of battery life to offset 2000 nits brightness. If you keep using phone all the time, 6.1 size battery can’t keep up with power consumption. One other thing is I find myself mostly using two hands typing and pro keyboard on 6.1 screen is so cramped. If you need to use one one you can make the keyboard smaller occasionally although not being easy to type but saves the day. Hopefully Titanium will make it nice it’s lighter than Samsung Ultra series now.

[@cosmic_gate476]

I got pretty strong hands as a piano player and from bodybuilding, but even I got annoyed by my S22 ultra pretty fast. 2 years in and I've just about had enough, might go for the 15 pro (tired of Android too)

[@wbeard358]

I’m more interested in 25X digital zoom on the pro max. Has quality improved up to 15X enough to justify the xtra bump? This could be a sleeper feature or an epic dud

[@marcinf385]

I think that 15 pro can disappoint you. The battery is 60mah bigger so it has almost zero effect on battery life. This new chip a17 pro is also stronger but with great power comes bigger battery consumption.

[@stefankolosko5824]

I have a 13 mini and love the size. I would like to upgrade, but I think the 15 pro max is too big and heavy. The size and weight of the normal 15pro is just about acceptable thanks to the use of titanium. I ask whether the better 5x zoom justifies the more uncomfortable handling. whether you really use the 5x magnification that often. For portraits, 3 times is perfect.

[@jnrocktx]

FWIW I have 13 mini and love it except the battery and zoom. Trading in for the 15 Pro. RIP mini 😢

[@kellyrossman5679]

It’s hard to step backwards from the pro max for me . I have large hands so these phones aren’t small in my hands as the lesser sized iPhones are . The first iPhone looks funny in my hands . Had the iPhone 4 and that was comical also . I’ll continue to use the s23 ultra along side the 15pm as I like iPhone cameras better .

[@PeterSniff]

let's be honest... in what situation is 10X zoom usefull... and what about the gap stops between 1x and 10x? That's a reason I prefer the Pro vs the Pro Max

[@abdihakimahmed2268]

Your honest sir and we appreciate that

[@BrandonCabjuan]

Because of the weight difference, I'm curious to see how much lighter it is. I held the 14 Pro Max a few months back and holy moly it was so heavy 😂 Wondering how the weight difference will be with titanium. The S23 Ultra is pretty tolerable in terms of weight, so I'm hoping ball park it's about the same. Also seems like it's a little smaller than the S23 Ultra so maybe it'll be easier to handle. Looking forward to it coming in and see the hype about the Pro Max's. Will miss my 13 Pro Sierra blue, but that new titanium blue is pretty great looking too.

[@TechOdyssey]

I'm also curious about the weight difference.

[@OGkush69x]

Thats the thing about iphone pros. They are heavy. Last pro i had was the 11 pro, returned that turd of a phone. It cramped my hands so bad. Thinking finally with titanium maybe the iphone pro will be tolerable. Just need to get in the store and feel one in hand.

[@ruski77]

⁠@@OGkush69xthe iphone 15 pro is a 7g drop from 194g with my iphone 11, which is actually heavier than the pro variant the 15 pro max is a 19g drop from 240g with the 14 pro max, so it may actually be serviceable.

[@BrandonCabjuan]

@@MrJoeSS 5 Apple titanium credit cards? That’s heavy af 🤣

[@Bloodbornepro.]

I love that ur so honest about iphones

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks. I appreciate it. Glad you enjoy the videos

[@SimpleAdventuresLLMSX]

I just ordered the 15 PRO as well in neutral titanium 1TB. I wanted a slightly smaller phone. Hopefully I'll like it since im trading in my Note 20 Ultra for it.

[@CZP-01]

Big downgrade

[@m11kan]

I also prefer the size in regular pro model. Only thing why I ordered pro max is that 5x zoom and also price difference between pro and pro max is not very much (at least here in Europe 256gb pro and pro max models are 1379€ vs 1499€).. so pro max have better value (only 120€ difference in price). 5x zoom also have IS which is amazing. I use quite a lot cameras so better battery life and 256gb storage space is always welcome too.. 128gb nowadays is not enough.

[@mehdiyk8854]

what ? 3x zoom is definitely better because it s the standard for portrait photography, why would you ever need a 5x ?

[@m11kan]

​@@mehdiyk8854 there are no "portrait" standard in this field.. I have Canon R5 with several lenses and they all have their unique style.. Even with Canon I like to use quite a lot Sigma 105mm 1.4 ART and 135mm etc. with people while shooting portraits. I prefer to have small backup (Iphone 15 pro max) in my pocket along side with my Canon. I know the quality is not comparable with the Canon, but any picture is better than no picture at all. Good to have all options.

[@QuintonHollinger]

The 15 pro also has a 256gb option

[@TheWannabeGeek]

Love the games on iMessage Adam, it was one of the things that held me for long on iPhone. However, I am so sick of iPhone boringness! Loving the Z Fold 5

[@jonassvensson1819]

You and many others have to put it mildy been extremely dissapointed in the 14 pro yet you cannot wait to order the new expensive 15 model. Even though the batteries have not as was leaked gotten bigger. If you are let down by a brand normally you go for something else not sit in front of the computer to get another expensive version as soon as possible.

[@johnhughesii5121]

I have been team Android since the beginning and will continue to be so. I enjoy some features that Apple doesn't offer. If I need to top up my Pixel Buds Pro I can put them on the back of my Pixel 7 Pro and do so. I also enjoy have a native split screen that allows me to use 2 apps at the same time. Then there is the Google assistant that puts Siri to shame. I also enjoy an operating system that gives me freedom to customize my phone but not within a walled garden. Apple is very good at marketing and convincing their followers that they have invented air. My family all have Apple phones and always ask me why I continue to use Android. I tell them I like having the features on my phone that Apple still doesn't offer as well as the ability to buy a flagship phone while saving hundreds of dollars. Also, I have a photographer friend who was explaining to me how Apple was very misleading about the comparison of a 120mm physical lens to the pro max telephoto lens. He said the physical lens gathers 256 times more light with an f2.8 aperture while the pro max phone equivalent would be f22, not good. Also Apple has increased the native megapixels size for photos from 12 to 24 on a 12 megapixel sensor. That will eat up your cloud storage twice as fast and cause many people to purchase more storage. Not accusing Apple of anything here, but.............. I will continue to be the black sheep, er green bubble in my family ;) Thanks for your honest reviews on all the tech as always.

[@OGkush69x]

Bro really wrote a whole paragraph💀. Its not that deep bro. Apple is more quality, simple and smooth/fluid. Android is like a mini pocket pc. If you dont have a pc,laptop etc then of course go for the android, if your like me who has had pc since i was 9 years old, grew up experimenting on widows 98,2000,xp etc all my life, i dont need another cluttered device that can do what my various pc’s, laptops, pocket pc, steam deck, linux tablets, android tablets, can already do. For my phone i want something simple and quality with big bright icons than can do basic browsing and phone functions thats it. At the end of the day get what you like bro and quit crying 😂 i tell everyone if they do not own a pc or anything else to def get a android as it can come in handy for productivity. My mom for example had android from day 1(for many years) , she always asked me why i use iphone, i explained this to her, i told her that her android had more features, she still wanted to try an iphone, i told her she prob would not like it because its a downgrade in features. after switching she said she likes iphone better and never used the other features android had and that its smoother and easier. At the end of the day bro just buy what you like and quit crying😂

[@mysticalmagic9259]

​@@OGkush69xBruh you responded to his paragraph with a paragraph

[@OGkush69x]

@@mysticalmagic9259 🤷‍♂️ sometimes you gotta get on their level

[@nadiner889]

@@mysticalmagic9259they both wrote diatribes lol

[@optimuscrime608]

android is inferior to apple. period

[@geo2472]

I did the same and ordered a 15 pro as I found the 14 Pro Max to bulky. I do think Apple should of put the same camera in both pro phones though.

[@davyzeng]

Dear, what about the storage, could u give me/us some suggestions regarding the storage? I don't think 256g is enough cause my andoird phone currently using takes up 300 g... but Apple's 512g is way hgiher cost than the 256g. The reason why I hesitate is I see the iphone15pro's type c can guarantee you to record videos directly via external ssd. Is that suitable or justify to go for a 256g iphone15pro? Thank you!

[@cosmic_gate476]

Get the 256, Apple is way more efficient with using its storage. The photos and videos are stored in a special file format that's compressed

[@davyzeng]

@@cosmic_gate476 thanks bro. I planned to buy 512 cause I got some money now. Anyways, thank you so much for your kind suggestions. Love u

[@cosmic_gate476]

@davyzeng Spend the extra money somewhere else, get the 256 trust me, I'm an Engineer 😉 You won't need the extra storage unless you are a vlogger

[@cynthiaj.simmons870]

I recently bought 3 weeks ago and iPhone 14 Pro Max in Gold 256GB because before that I had the iPhone SE 2 2020 edition I bought last year prepaid and for Mother's Day I upgraded on prepaid to an iPhone 11 but they we're bought from the big box store and I like them but I wanted something newer since I couldn't upgrade my Android devices on my primary phone account with T-Mobile. So it was easier to upgrade my phone on my secondary account which is Verizon Wireless and I bought the iPhone 14 Pro Max and since it's my secondary device I use it but not often so it will last me for a while and I only had the iPhone 14 Pro Max for 3 weeks and I'm in love with it. I think it's a cool phone!!! 😁📱❤️

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

I dont blame you, id do the same! The size of the pro compared to the max makes all the difference!

[@TechOdyssey]

Absolutely

[@Arrowhead707]

What color you going to get Adam?

[@thall8095]

I'm think of updating to the 14 pro max or 14 pro for the deals. I can't decide on size, I was thinking larger to see better my eyes aren't what they use to be. I'm think the 14 pro max may be too heavy but I don't want to pay so much for a 15 pro max when I don't need all the features. I don't game or do a lot of tech. stuff with it.

[@joalblo9581]

I have a sincere question. How materially different in a meaningful way are these phones than the three phones before them?

[@Andy-dc7hr]

I cancelled my 15PM order this morning. I'll stick with my 13PM. And continue daily driving my S23 Ultra until we get an all screen iPhone.

[@starcityman57]

Am waiting for the pixel 8 pro…if it has long battery life and no heating up problems..if not may just get the 15 pro..waiting to see if you like it …

[@TechOdyssey]

I'm hoping for good things from the Pixel 8 series.

[@Adam65510]

Me personally I love the big boy phones, I watch a lot of KZbin on my phone, then the bigger battery and the 5X zoom now

[@GuessWhat107]

Correct about not rewarding Apple for not having 5x zoom in the Pro. Plus, if they went with light refraction for telezoom to fit in smaller space in the Max then they could have put it in Pro too. Simple logic.

[@simtsa]

Now with the pro and USB c if is working like ipad Air you can use the back camera and check what you are recording at external monitor

[@ms.b9093]

Battery like is going to be substantially less. The only reason I would get the Max. These phones drain a lot of power, even when not in direct use to notifications on the island, always on display, and other background processes. Also, the new 15 Pro Max has close to the dimensions, feel, and weight of the 11 Pro Max.

[@Aka_daka]

I brought the 15 Pro Max for my mum for her upcoming Birthday, her old iPhone has a cracked screen but I am really worrying if this phone will be too big for her I just didn't want spend this much money & not get the best lol.

[@thesquadfather1488]

I have the 14 pro max and honestly have grown tired of the “ larger” phone. I upgraded to downsize and to not need 2 different charging cords everywhere in my life! 1 charging cable to rule them all! 😅

[@xboxbenny]

My 13 Pro Max is great but I hate how large it is and also the Face ID sensor broke pretty much right after I bought the phone. Going for the 15 Pro

[@alibosso3653]

Is your review influenced primarily by the fact that you couldn't pre-order the Pro Max? It seems like you undertook this review to persuade yourself that the Pro is superior to the Pro Max. Nevertheless, I'm fairly confident that if you had the opportunity to obtain the Pro Max, we wouldn't be witnessing this self-persuasive review. We're already aware of your stance, and that's why I perceive it as a self-persuasion review.

[@2wheelsmidnight549]

Hey Adam when you go to pick up your new iPhone on the 22nd, would you please do one of your “ride along” videos?….I love those, and you haven’t taken us anyplace nice in awhile soooo……😊

[@TechOdyssey]

Yup. It's happening!

[@gimax4689]

Yaaaay !!!🎉

[@2wheelsmidnight549]

⁠WOOOHOOOO! Thankyou can’t wait!!!

[@celcha_]

i went from 13 pro max to 14 pro and it was so much better. these phones are too big nowadays (and heavy) and iOS doesn't take advantage of having a larger screen like android does, i.e. multitasking. 15 pro will definitely be the right choice again.

[@pedromarrero]

Thank you Adam for your insights I enjoy your videos and after you check this phones you tell the good and the bad. I have a 14plus 128GB , I can care less about the dancing island or the 48mp camera, I don't need 120hz to watch a video, usbc is not a compelling reason to upgrade and I won't upgrade . My daily driver is my S22 Ultra. In the meantime I'll watch your videos. Good job! Thanks. 😊👍🏻

[@jljara918]

I have the 14 plus and I am going to upgrade🎉

[@antwanowens4013]

I picked up a iphone se2020 off Amazon refurbished $140 i 💕 her I'm tired of large phones but i do wanna upgrade to the 14pro if i can find a deal within the next 2 months

[@Rivs5117]

Check carriers deals. Now that the iPhone 15 is out most carriers are going to clear out old stock.

[@TechOdyssey]

I got mine for like $170. I love my SE

[@marksouthwell4490]

I like the idea behind the SE. A simple device that does what you need it to do , a powerful engine under the bonnet. I have an old iPhone 7 and enjoy using it . I have an android and iPhone 13 and in some ways prefer the iPhone 7 - a simple phone with no distractions ☺️

[@TheSteviesimpson1]

I don't get the iPhone crowd, same phone different year, yeah they're decent but not worth close to $1200. I'm mid range all day honor 90 👌

[@chaikris71]

This sums up iPhone users

[@FlubFlubber]

I had the 1st iPhone until the iPhone 7, then always the Samsung top models and some other midrange devices. And now, after many years, I am going to buy the iPhone max again. You said I don't understand, not everyone bought an iPhone 14 pro or max, like me :). I have had several midrange devices, but have never been satisfied because they cannot match the top models at all, I need a good and stable video camera and the best photos.

[@johantiefenbach5310]

The Honor 90 might be the reason you don’t get it 😂.

[@FlubFlubber]

I had the Honor 70, camera's bad.

[@Ben-bj1oz]

iPhones are good. I have the 14 pro and am not gonna think about upgrading until iPhone 20 comes out lol

[@valentinomc]

I'm not sure if you've noticed, but the iPro Max 5G seems to be superior for a reason that I'm uncertain about. However, you can test it yourself and verify it.

[@OledBurnInKing]

Tech Odyssey, the beeper app works exactly like imessage for android and you can even get the blue bubbles like imessage. I mentioned the beeper app in case someone might ask if you can use imessage for android. Everyone I know that uses an iPhone already uses facebook messenger since they told me the only thing that matters is if they got any of the messages since they told me that's the only thing they care about. Every time I hear someone complaining about green bubbles vs blue bubbles. I 😂 everytime, I feel like asking, are you a child does the color of the bubbles really matter to you. When it comes to smartphone photography, no one ever mentions no matter how good the camera is, the social media apps already compress the quality of the video and pictures. The main issues are the social media compression thats no one ever talks about. I mentioned about social media apps since that's what the majority of users use there smartphone for. I always wondered why does not anyone address the compression that is already happening when uploading there photos and videos to social media apps. I also wondered, what's the point of having a really good camera when certain apps reduce the quality and the quality is already compromised. It's not like smartphone cameras record uncompressed raw 4k videos and raw uncompressed photos out of the box. They take up alot of space and not everyone has unlimited data but there is wifi as an option to upload the high quality video and photos so it won't use up your mobile data when someone is on a limited data plan. I have the motion cam pro app and I record in 4k raw uncompressed video. When I recorded a 10 second raw 4k uncompressed video it already used 2gb of data for only recording a 10 second clip.

[@metamon2704]

The question is why did you get it at all when you have a 14 pro max and you only use it for recording and playing with your kids?

[@rickm8456]

Agree on the form factor. Coming from a 13 Pro - which I would keep but I promised it to my daughter who has an XR on its last leg. I’m looking forward to the lighter phone, and slightly smaller. The 13 Pro is a brick. I went for the 256 which I debated, but I’m at 120 GB, so i tonight I might need it eventually. Keeping this one for at least 3 years. Probably longer.

[@dealman3312]

Last leg 😂 I’m on an 8+ because the home button is the best

[@rickm8456]

@@dealman3312 yeah it’s glitching and needs a new battery. It’s not worth the price of the battery. You keep rocking yours. I’m sure your family appreciates you being a cheapskate 😂

[@johnpaulraguindin4009]

Hopefully the new iPhone se has the new A17 pro chip with a 90 hertz refresh rate atleast. Maybe they can sell it around $500.

[@ickess]

I’m honestly torn between these or the 14 pro max. Currently on a 12

[@brothamantech8861]

First year I actually ordered a 15 pro this year instead of a pro max like I usually do so hopefully this should be good for me this year.

[@TechOdyssey]

Good luck! I hope you enjoy it

[@dhyeyapatel]

What about 3x telephoto instead of 5x

[@westcoastboogy]

Likewise, I went with the 15 Pro after having the XS Max and 13PM. I’m excited for the smaller version just because it’ll be easier to use with one hand.

[@brothamantech8861]

@dhyeyapatel I don't feel ill use it that much camera wise honestly plus I wanna enjoy the smaller body style for once this year.

[@brothamantech8861]

@@westcoastboogy I felt the same way

[@WolverineBatman]

Got the 15 Pro as well. Had the 13 Pro Max but I never liked the size.

[@TechOdyssey]

Yup. Too big and bulky. Even if this one is a little lighter it’s still bulky.

[@joenissan]

You’ll miss the battery life.

[@Eman009]

same here

[@chankongsun]

for the folks in Canada. iPhone are 14 15 are sim card.

[@Tommy_ZM]

This video is a mistake. The pro won’t have nearly as good battery life (just like the 14) and it’s actually missing the 5x zoom capability. Even more importantly you get the better size without adding all the weight as you used to. Pro max was a no brainer this year

[@TechOdyssey]

Did you not watch the video? I said it doesn't have the 5x. Also, 20g isn't that much weight reduction. No brainer? More like no brained comment.

[@braskabani8011]

6.1 is the perfect size for phones.

[@TechOdyssey]

6.3 is near perfect but 6.1 is very good

[@katinasoutherland7693]

​@@TechOdyssey💯

[@FlubFlubber]

A lot also has to do with your hands, one has larger hands than the other + I have a certain way of being able to operate large devices with one hand, I hold the phone at the bottom with my little finger, if I still use my little finger If you have to let go, I will place the phone on 4 fingers ;) and I will buy a cover that is not smooth but sticks to your fingers. Buy yeah, a 6.1 is better to hold yes. But a bigger phone has 3 good things; 1) Better batterylife. 2) Bigger screen. 3) Better zoom now. I film on Tomorrowland, etc... so , better zoom is nice.

[@SeanJohnson-sj1su]

@@TechOdyssey I think the 6.4" screen on my S21 FE is perfect and do not need anything larger.

[@ItsameBS]

I was thinking about Pro over PMAX, then saw it was only a $100 difference if I wanted to upgrade the the same 256gb capacity. I took the PMAX. Coming from S23 Ultra. Jumping from Android to try Apple because the USB-C addition

[@leeelchapochapman4887]

So you had type c with 45watt fast charging on your 23 ultra, and downgraded to 30watt usb c fast charging on iPhone 😅 and went from a 10x optical zoom to 5x optical zoom? Sounds smart haha

[@anonjusticefighter]

I can understand from his point of view but in my personal opinion, I think performance over both of that. 10x optical zoom are not that necessary for my daily life usage plus the fast charging is over the standard speed for me and I heard it could drains the battery health faster. As an average user, I don’t see both of them are as important as performance, maybe that was the reasons he decided to change to iPhone this year. By the way, I’m upgrading from 7 plus (although I also use Androids) to iPhone 15 Pro Max this year, very excited to see the big differences.

[@ItsameBS]

@@leeelchapochapman4887 don't care about charging speed or camera options. I want to try IOS and not having to use a new cable to charge helps with that transition.

[@leeelchapochapman4887]

@@anonjusticefighter drains battery health 😂 apple propaganda that keeps you all hooked like sheep 🐑

[@Paul-fo9fq]

@@leeelchapochapman488715 pros are so much better than the s23 ultra, cope more lil bro

[@luckychukiye8743]

Agreed! Still testing my Pixel 7 Pro camera Didn't even try the macro or night mode yet

[@vasudevmenon2496]

Any idea if apple eol's iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 at the same time? Honestly doesn't make sense to use old processor and sell it as new instead of using 3nm with a16 so that people aren't getting yesteryear SoC.

[@jojocooper2007]

So iPhone SE battery life is better than 14 pro max? (Only see first couple mins though

[@menumakezombienoises]

I had a silicone case for the 7 that lasted 2 years, now I can’t get one to last 2 months

[@TechOdyssey]

Yup. They're cheap crap now

[@menumakezombienoises]

@@TechOdyssey my clear iPhone case from Apple has held up throughout most of the life of my 12 pro. For the 15 pros clear seems to be the only way to go with that new titanium enclosure lol.

[@GeneralKato]

The Max model also starts at 256 Gb instead of 128 Gb… for the regular pro model. I have always been intrigued by the larger size but in the same breath the larger size also puts me off… Sticking with my 13pro for now. And no leather?! What? Ugh. Ask LV what they think of no leather cases for a personal device as expensive as it is and as much used as it is. No leather cases as before from OEM is a Dick Cheney move by Apple. Typical hypocrisy. They care nothing for the environment. It’s marketing……

[@pajisounds]

Man! why did they just make it the same besides the bigger screen?

[@mytechlife2016]

This is the first year in many that I’ve not upgraded. Just had a baby and just not financially smart for me right now. But I completely agree. The battery on the 14 Pro is trash. My 13 Pro was quite a bit better. Love the idea of the lighter phone though. The 14 Pro gets really heavy after awhile. Even without a case. Can’t imagine using the Pro Max.

[@sulogno]

Hey congratulations!

[@mytechlife2016]

@@sulogno Thank you so much!!

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Have you thought about buying an iPhone 15 from Ebay off a seller outta the US? Its what I did with my 14 pro. It'll cost more cus you know physical sim but I think it's worth it. Its been working great for me

[@jejunamja]

Did you get yours from Canada ?

[@warrenmcclure7819]

@@jejunamja My mother bought mine off ebay from someone who lives in Canada for me as a birthday present. Mine has a sim slot and works totally fine here in the US. Only minor downside is that these phones with sim slots dont have mm wave 5G. Still has 5G but not the mm wave type

[@jejunamja]

@@warrenmcclure7819 hey thanks for taking the time to respond and I may look into that in a couple months... I've never visited Canada but and it wouldn't be the reason to go but it might be a bonus. Thanks again

[@jsizemo]

I think I would refuse to reward Apple 50+USD for their cases, regardless of the material. I would hope to see some better recommendations in that area

[@PWingert1966]

I still have my iPhone 8 as a backup phone. It still great but has very short battery life. (I get about 8 hours to 10 hours as an average figure)

[@alperwolfie]

They fully got rid of iPhone 13 minis existence

[@LatinMessiah]

I love the silicone cases too. Went through two this year.

[@TechOdyssey]

Yup. Sucks they're such crappy quality

[@raeb1168]

$12 on Amazon. Same case, different brand. I compared. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@CarsTechWood]

I’m not giving up good 3x photos for good 5x photos. I shoot 3x way more.

[@JTxTX]

Yall really have to wait till November? How long did yall wait to pre-order🤔. My Natural Titanium 512g pro max comes in next week. There's no way I would get the cheaper ones missing features. That's crazy 😂

[@TheUltimatewomble]

Is the battery size any different from last year?

[@TechOdyssey]

Not meaningfully different

[@mmorales508]

Best fabric cases were Google made. I wish Google would bring them back as an option to the silicone ones. I used to love my blue one on the Pixel 4 XL 👌🏼

[@Ohkeh640]

Why don’t you try nomad leather case or caudabe sheath case? Or find a better case ?

[@alexrodriguez-xc2mt]

That’s why I kept my xs and it’s really on it’s last leg but I ordered the natural grey pro in a 512gb makes me mad that they don’t give both pro models the same camera the last time they gave both premium models the same cameras

[@reintgenrc]

Ppl will be pissed if the regular 15s with the A16 Bionic has the same battery life issues as last year's iPhones. Though I never had an issue with me 14PM.

[@Ohkeh640]

How long does your battery last

[@reintgenrc]

My 14PM still has 100% battery health. About 7.5 SOT on average. As I said, no issues with mine but a lot of reviewers reported much more drastic battery degradation.

[@stamatispelekanos650]

I agree with you Adam!! I also refuse to award Apple for the regular 15. I pre-ordered the 15 pro max in the natural titanium and my estimated delivery is between November 6-13. I doubt but hopefully it comes sooner. Anyways, keep doing your thing Adam!! You continue to be one of my favorite tech KZbinrs!!

[@fallguy4209]

Wow that’s crazy. I went on T-Mobile app ordered on the 15th and I’m getting mine September 22. Can’t wait to toss this xs for the 15 pro max

[@stamatispelekanos650]

I canceled my pre order. I found a guy on ebay that was selling the 15 pro max 1tb for less then the 512gb version. He has a distributor that will send it to him and he will get it between Sept 30th-Oct 4th. Once he gets it he will ship it to me with FedEx priority overnight. At the end with the faster shipping, the price ended up ebing the same as the 512gb version. I am so excited. 😆😆😆😆

[@rdroid2438]

Thats a lie

[@stamatispelekanos650]

@@rdroid2438 What's a lie? 🤨

[@stamatispelekanos650]

@@rdroid2438 You are just jealous. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joenissan]

You should have gotten the 13 pro max. Best battery life

[@TechOdyssey]

My 13 Pro was amazing. I still bad one two months ago but I left my son has it temporarily and he lost it. 😓😭😭😭

[@VegasGuy1975]

@rlee3146that’s weird. My 13 Pro Max is still at 95%. And I use it constantly. That said, I did upgrade to the 15 Pro regular size. Would have loved the pro max camera but I just don’t want anything bigger

[@dr.emilyacevedo812]

I was able to get the 15 Pro Max through my carrier with a delivery of October 13. I preordered the 15 plus from Apple to be picked up next Saturday. I will try out it out before the pro max arrives and when the pro max comes I will try it out as well and see which one I will return. I also got the series 9 watch in gold, pink, black aluminum, and the starlight in 45 in. I wanted the black stainless steel but they sold out. I think I'm sending back the black aluminum. It was a good Apple day.

[@SuvirPotdar]

Goddamn how much money do you have

[@papabear8160]

@@SuvirPotdardamn bro you killed me with this comment 😂

[@dr.emilyacevedo812]

@@SuvirPotdar The 15 plus I paid full price at Apple and the others through my carrier.

[@Thatsbona]

Apple says the Batterie Life is the Same Luke in the 14 Pro

[@TechOdyssey]

Hopefully iOS 17 makes it better then

[@Llucius1]

Still no fast charging in 2023 , just wow.

[@parshakamarsh]

You spend $150 a year on silicone cases for your iPhone?? Why not buy 1 good quality one from a different manufacturer?? 😲

[@PlasticPSFour]

can you recommend me some cases for the 15 pro max i could buy??

[@JazzyPatt]

Amazon has some good silicone cases from brands like: elago, otofly, ornato. They have MagSafe too. $10-20 with a lot of color choices

[@trumpblows5813]

Cool. I’m not skipping the 15 Pro Max, nor the 16 and 17….🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mikechivy]

I ordered the pro max on pre order the day it came out. Got it on actual phone release date. Also you’re gonna be disappointed again. The pro max is SIGNIFICANTLY better battery life over the pro. Talking 50 percent.

[@Ryan152103]

What happened to your SE

[@TechOdyssey]

Still have it

[@michaelupchurch3779]

I agree with tech odyssey 256 gb should be the base option and 5 times zoom